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Coming into the US already presents its own cultural and language problems.
Coming from South America can make things a bit more challenging due to
stereotypes and personal insecurity. However, being a latina woman from Peru in
the US technology industry and starting her own company is a whole different
matter. Today's guest did just that.

Sandra LaPlante is a Latina engineer in tech, an immigrant advocating for
minorities, and an idealist. After struggling to pass her programming class and
not being able to afford a private tutor in the US, she had to "go back to her
roots" and find help in Peru, where tutoring was more affordable. That's when
she had the idea to start her current business, Papaya Tutor.

What You'll Learn:
How Almost Failing Her Programming Class Led Her to the Idea of Papaya Tutor
The One Thing That Separates People from Smart People
How Her Previous Work Experience Helped Her Start Her Own Business
The #1 Requirement for Tutoring at Papaya Tutor―And Why This Differentiates Them
How Sandra Pivoted Between Business Models
The Inner Calling that Led Her to Start the Business
Why You Should Explore What You've Always Wanted to Do Before It's Too Late
How You Can Get Started With Your Business Idea
Why She Switched from Mechanical to Industrial Engineering
The Challenges She Faced Being an Immigrant Woman in the US Tech Industry
How Being an Immigrant Can Give You a Competitive Advantage
Why You Should Always Look at the Positive Sides of Things
How You Can Find Yourself Within the Vast World of STEM
How We Can Engineer Our Future―And Why Engineers are the Perfect Fit for This

Music by Jack Winders
Intro: Midwest Folks
Outro: Southern Skies
Website: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]
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